Articles by David McKenzie

  • Embattled MP to retire from politics

    State upper house MP Simon Ramsay has announced he will not stand for re-election in November’s state poll, amid drink-driving charges.

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  • Councillor wants feedback on lakeside amphitheatre

    Should Colac have an amphitheatre on the Lake Colac foreshore? Cr Jason Schram wants to know the community’s views on the concept.

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  • Council prepares Supreme Court action over Bluewater

    A three-way court case between Colac Otway Shire Council and the architects and builders of Colac’s Bluewater stadium looms, with the council preparing to lodge Supreme Court papers.

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  • Council adds new toilet and path into budget

    Cororooke community members have had a win with Colac Otway Shire Council voting to build a new toilet block for the town.

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  • Proposal for energy array in Colac’s Bruce Street

    Solar panels could populate Colac’s former Bruce Street tip site, with Colac Otway Shire Council hoping to investigate the establishment of a “large solar array”.

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  • Council investigating burnout pad proposal

    Car enthusiasts are fundraising to establish a motor trials track and burnout pad near Colac.

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  • Suggestion for council to take over coast committee

    Colac Otway Shire Councillors will vote this week to investigate the feasibility of taking over the management of coastal reserves, including at Apollo Bay.

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  • Safety advocate says road re-alignments vital

    A Colac road safety advocate says we can expect more fatalities and traffic crashes at the region’s worst intersections unless authorities re-align the roads.

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